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Occupational Health Nurse

Jordan Human Resources

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 400,000 - 600,000

Full time

19 days ago

Job summary

A leading human resources firm is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role focuses on enhancing employee wellness, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and supporting the HSE team. Candidates should have a Registered Nurse qualification and substantial experience in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

  • Registered with SA Nurses council, indemnity to practice with SASOHN.
  • 5 to 10 years experience in an industrial setting as Occupational Health Nurse.

Responsibilities

  • Assess health status of employees per legal and company job specifications.
  • Conduct wellness education and awareness training.
  • Coordinate Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP).

Skills

Counseling
Wellness Education
Auditory Testing
Health Assessments

Education

Grade 12 / Matric
Registered Nurse
Diploma in Occupational Health

Job description

Key Performances for the role : The Occupational Health Nurse will contribute to the overall wellness and safety of all employees of the client by acting as a support to the HSE team in ensuring that systems and programs promote the Safety and Health of our employees on site, and the Environment.

And also ensure compliance to Legal and other requirements in terms of HSE & our Environment as set out by our ISO standards and procedures, our shareholders and customers requirements, thereby contributing to the growth and profitability of the client.

The Occupational Health Nurse will report to the HSE Officer.

The requirements for the role : Grade 12 / Matric Registered Nurse / Dip in Occupational Health Registered with SA Nurses counsel; Indemnity to practice with SASOHN and SA Nursing counsel.

Indemnification against any nursing malpractice ; 5 to 10 years experience in an Industrial working environment in the capacity as Occupational Health Nurse.

Duties : Assesses health status of employees as per legal and company job specifications.

Conducts / Facilitates wellness education / awareness training programmes.

Counsels employees on alcoholism, drugs and substance abuse, violence, etc.

Provide advice and guidance to all employees on Health and Safety related issues.

Conduct drug test and fit for work assessments.

Provide basic accident treatment and cover and communicate with HR relevant agencies.

Co-ordinates employees assistance programmes (EAP).

Monitors employees with potentially and chronic illnesses.

Audiometric testing as per legislation.

Compiles and or circulates health care information.

Participate in accident investigations and SHEQ meetings.

Maintains departmental first aid boxes in terms of the General Health and Safety Regulations.

Maintains employees health care, Does additional duties as deemed necessary by the HSE department Should you wish to be considered for this role, please submit your CV to :

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